Emily Ashcraft

Have You Seen This? Amazon driver takes advantage of doorbell camera to fuel rivalry

Have You Seen This? Amazon driver takes advantage of doorbell camera to fuel rivalry

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 3:30 p.m.

An Amazon delivery driver responds to a Ring camera letting him know he is being recorded by flexing and touting Amazon.
'Something wasn't sitting well': Funeral director expressed concerns about Tammy Daybell's death

'Something wasn't sitting well': Funeral director expressed concerns about Tammy Daybell's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 1:26 p.m.

Jurors heard testimony from friends of the Daybell family on Friday during the trial for Chad Daybell, who is accused of murdering his wife and his future wife's two children.
Daybell assigned many 'light' or 'dark' ratings and discussed them with family, officer testified

Daybell assigned many 'light' or 'dark' ratings and discussed them with family, officer testified

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 3:04 p.m.

An investigator testified Thursday in Chad Daybell's murder trial about how Daybell would assign multiple people "light" and "dark" ratings, depending on what level of evil he believed a person had.
Coroner describes why she changed Tammy Daybell's cause of death to homicide

Coroner describes why she changed Tammy Daybell's cause of death to homicide

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 4:26 p.m.

Testimony in the death penalty trial against Chad Daybell on Wednesday focused on Tammy Daybell's death and autopsy.
Ex-husband of Lori Daybell's niece testifies about an attempt to kill him, identifying JJ's body

Ex-husband of Lori Daybell's niece testifies about an attempt to kill him, identifying JJ's body

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 4:43 p.m.

As Chad Daybell's jury trial continued into its ninth day, jurors heard testimony from the ex-husband of Lori Daybell's niece, Brandon Boudreaux, and the police officers who responded to the attempted shooting and eventual death of Tammy Daybell.
'Angels are angry': FBI agent describes 'manipulating' texts between Lori and Chad Daybell

'Angels are angry': FBI agent describes 'manipulating' texts between Lori and Chad Daybell

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 3:56 p.m.

Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard testimony Monday from Lori Daybell's son, from the husband of her best friend, and from an FBI agent who analyzed text messages.
'We rejoice in this renewed temple': President Nelson dedicates Manti temple

'We rejoice in this renewed temple': President Nelson dedicates Manti temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 7:10 p.m.

President Russell M. Nelson spoke about the purpose of temples as he dedicated the Manti Utah Temple on Sunday.
'Unbelievably senseless': Man sent to prison for murdering 15-year-old on Salt Lake City sidewalk

'Unbelievably senseless': Man sent to prison for murdering 15-year-old on Salt Lake City sidewalk

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 5:13 p.m.

Nicolas Nazario Espana was given two consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in prison for the "senseless" killing of a 15-year-old in a two-on-one fight in Salt Lake City.
Preliminary hearing set for man extradited from Scotland on multiple rape charges

Preliminary hearing set for man extradited from Scotland on multiple rape charges

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 4:17 p.m.

While a Utah County rape case against Nicholas Rossi is on hold as he tries to pay his attorney, a preliminary hearing was set Friday in a separate Salt Lake County rape case.
Texts show Chad and Lori Daybell's relationship days after her husband's death

Texts show Chad and Lori Daybell's relationship days after her husband's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 1:15 p.m.

Jurors for Chad Daybell's trial heard testimony on Friday about Lori Daybell's texts from an FBI agent, along with the end of testimony from Lori Daybell's friend, Melanie Gibb.
Chad and Lori Daybell used 'castings' to pray for spouses' deaths, ex-friend testifies

Chad and Lori Daybell used 'castings' to pray for spouses' deaths, ex-friend testifies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 5:21 p.m.

An ex-friend of Lori Daybell testified Thursday that Chad and Lori Daybell prayed for evil spirits to leave their spouses, which if successful would mean the person would die.
Lori Daybell emptied daughter's bank account right after girl was last seen alive, officer says

Lori Daybell emptied daughter's bank account right after girl was last seen alive, officer says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 4:20 p.m.

A detective testified Wednesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial that Daybell's wife emptied her daughter's bank account shortly after the girl was last seen alive and months before her body was discovered.
'Permanent change is coming': Jurors hear about Chad Daybell's text messages

'Permanent change is coming': Jurors hear about Chad Daybell's text messages

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 5:38 p.m.

Prosecutors said Tuesday that Chad Daybell's Google searches and texts from 2019 show a belief that his then-wife and Lori Vallow Daybell's then-husband would not be around for long.
Judge gives man extradited from Scotland 4 more weeks to find attorney

Judge gives man extradited from Scotland 4 more weeks to find attorney

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 5:35 p.m.

A Utah County judge on Tuesday agreed to give Nicholas Rossi an additional four weeks to hire an attorney to represent him on rape charges.
Church of Jesus Christ invites everyone to come see the Layton Utah Temple

Church of Jesus Christ invites everyone to come see the Layton Utah Temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 8:02 p.m.

The open house for the Layton Utah Temple begins on Friday, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting everyone to tour the temple until June 1.
Detective describes uncovering bodies near Chad Daybell's home

Detective describes uncovering bodies near Chad Daybell's home

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 11 - 4:11 p.m.

A Rexburg police officer testified about uncovering bodies in Chad Daybell's backyard during the second day of testimony in the trial for Chad Daybell, who is charged with murdering his wife and the children of his new wife, Lori Daybell.
Chad Daybell made sure no one 'would stand in his way,' prosecutor tells Boise jury

Chad Daybell made sure no one 'would stand in his way,' prosecutor tells Boise jury

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 10 - 4:25 p.m.

A prosecutor said Chad Daybell considered two children and his ex-wife "obstacles" and "made sure no person ... would stand in his way," during the first day of Daybell's murder trial.
Photos: New Taylorsville Utah Temple is ready for public tours

Photos: New Taylorsville Utah Temple is ready for public tours

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 9 - 4:39 p.m.

Leaders and members of the Church of Jesus Christ say they are excited to share the joy and peace temples bring them through a public open house for a new temple in Taylorsville.
Jury now selected: What to expect from Chad Daybell's death penalty trial

Jury now selected: What to expect from Chad Daybell's death penalty trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 12:37 p.m.

Opening arguments and testimony in Chad Daybell's trial begin Wednesday morning. It will likely be similar to Lori Daybell's 2023 trial — but there will be some big differences.
New Sunday School leaders include men involved in church education and an NFL player

New Sunday School leaders include men involved in church education and an NFL player

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 6 - 11:07 a.m.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sustained 11 new general authority seventies and a new Sunday School presidency on Saturday.
Church of Jesus Christ to release 12 hymns in new book as it prepares for general conference

Church of Jesus Christ to release 12 hymns in new book as it prepares for general conference

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 5 - 10:58 a.m.

As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepares for its general conference this weekend, it announced it will be releasing 12 hymns next month as it prepares a new hymnbook.
Woman sues Salt Lake police, claiming they could have prevented her daughter's murder

Woman sues Salt Lake police, claiming they could have prevented her daughter's murder

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 4 - 1:58 p.m.

Amanda Mayne's mother said her daughter's murder could have been prevented in a new lawsuit that seeks to upend Utah Supreme Court precedent.
Moroni returns to his place atop the Salt Lake Temple

Moroni returns to his place atop the Salt Lake Temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 12:47 p.m.

On Tuesday, construction workers moved the angel Moroni statue back into his position atop of the center east spire of the Salt Lake Temple.
Utah mental health counselor sent to prison for financially abusing vulnerable mother

Utah mental health counselor sent to prison for financially abusing vulnerable mother

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 11:05 a.m.

A Utah mental health counselor has been sentenced to prison for financially abusing his mother, including charging her $15,000 for his mental health services during a weeklong visit.
Sister Ardeth Kapp, former Young Women general president, dies at 93

Sister Ardeth Kapp, former Young Women general president, dies at 93

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 1 - 1:57 p.m.

Ardeth G. Kapp, former Young Women general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday at the age of 93.